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Fairfax City, VA|
Public Weighs In On Homelessness Task Force's Draft Recommendations
Fairfax City residents had a chance Thursday to provide feedback on the Homelessness Task Force's 33 recommendations to the city council.
Hoboken, NJ|
New Thrift Shop In Hoboken To Open This Weekend
Thrifting is increasingly popular. Hoboken's newest of three second-hand stores will hold opening celebrations this weekend and next.
Southeast-Brewster, NY|
New Trailhead For Empire State Trail Opens In Patterson
"It required participation and collaboration from a lot of stakeholders," the county executive said at the ribbon-cutting.
Swampscott, MA|
'We Need Help': Swampscott Oceanfront Library Plan Panned At Forum
As residents pushed back against the plan for the Hawthorne Property, competing visions emerged for the town's $7 million purchase.
West Hartford, CT|
Safety Improvements Mulled At West Hartford School
The zoning board is looking at a town application for a new elementary school entry area, along with parking lot/driveway reconfigurations.
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|
See Major Medical Studies Getting Funded At The University Of RI
Studies include if healthy romantic relationships can reduce stroke risks and a project that could help children better cope with ADHD.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Nutley Property Taxes Will Rise Under New School Budget
It has been a tough budget season for school administrators, who are facing public criticism over the district’s ongoing financial woes.
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|
10 Lake Valley: A New Way To Play In Southwest Riverside County
Southwest Riverside has joined California's Ultimate Playground, sharing the story of its lakes, fishing, hiking and bike trails, and more.
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|
Homelessness In Newport Beach On The Decline, Report Says
Homelessness in Newport Beach overall decreased from 2022 to 2024, according to the biennial 2024 Point in Time Count.
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Polk-A-Dot Drive In: 1950s Diner Home Of Famous Chili Cheese Fries
The Polk-a-Dot Drive In was founded in 1956 and has become one of the most memorable attractions along Illinois Route 66. It's in Braidwood.
San Diego, CA|
SD Weekend: Foodie Fest; Fringe Festival; Flower Fields; Kite Fest
Looking for some cool things to do this weekend, May 18-19, in San Diego County? Patch has you covered.
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Valley Balloon And Wine Festival 2024: What To Know
Stone Temple Pilots, Lynyrd Skynyrd and George Thorogood & the Destroyers headline the 2024 Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival.
Swampscott, MA|
Swampscott Pine Street Veterans Housing Plans Come Into Focus
With the demolition of the former building complete, 40 units of veterans affordable housing ar expected to be completed in 18 to 24 months.
Burlington, MA|
Bob's Discount Furniture To Open Burlington Store
The grand opening of the store, which is relocating from Woburn, is coming up next week.
New York City, NY|
NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed May 10 - May 17
An Eataly pizza kiosk was among the restaurants shut down by health inspectors this week.
Ashburn, VA|
Loudoun Board Action On Arcola Farms Development Delayed
A proposed development that could become part of Brambleton did not get final action from the Board of Supervisors this week.
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Velez Declares Election Win In Belleville: 'Youngest-Ever Councilman'
Frank Velez is on the brink of becoming the youngest councilman in Belleville history, unofficial 2024 election results show.
Across Massachusetts, MA|
BOSA Brings Coastal Italian Flair To The Banks Of MA's Merrimack River
BOSA, the latest restaurant from Lupoli Companies, has opened on the first floor of The Heights building in downtown Haverhill.
Morristown, NJ|
Morristown HS Math Team Regains County Crown
Students who would like "to pursue problems and learn to think deeply" are encouraged to join the math team at Morristown High School.
Darien, IL|
Darien To Vote On Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
But city officials also plan to discuss whether they want to weigh in on such issues in the first place.
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Hackensack Health May Be Dropped From Aetna Network, Is Negotiating
Hackensack Meridian Health providers may be dropped from Aetna's insurance network if the two companies don't agree to rates by a deadline.
Murrieta, CA|
Residents Seek To Improve French Valley Library Access, Petition Filed
A Change.org petition seeks support for a safe sidewalk to the French Valley Public Library off Winchester Road. A new bridge may help.
Concord, NH|
Window, Furniture Smashed At Mexican Restaurant In Concord
Concord police are investigating a vandalism incident at El Rodeo Restaurant on Loudon Road on Wednesday night.
Across America, US|
Neighbor’s Security Camera Records You. OK To Be Naughty? [Block Talk]
“Obviously, they want to see something, Could I walk around nude in my back yard and do adult things?” someone wondered.
Marblehead, MA|
Marblehead Interim Superintendent Finalist Withdraws Candidacy
The withdrawal leaves one finalist candidate as the process continues with a day-in-district visit next week.
Worcester, MA|
Worcester Population Grows To Over 207,000: Census
New Census figures released Thursday show Worcester has broken a population record set only in 2020.
Long Beach, CA|
Body Found Hanging In Stairwell Of CSULB Building: Coroner
A 23-year-old man was found hanging in the stairwell of a building on the California State University, Long Beach campus, authorities said.
Channahon-Minooka, IL|
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt Opens On Ridge Road: Free Yogurt Alert
This marks the first Menchie's Frozen Yogurt near Joliet. A few others are closer to Chicago. Minooka'grand opening gala is on Saturday.
Plainfield, IL|
Plainfield Plans To Complete Extra Census To Secure More State Revenue
Staff estimates the population has grown by 10.09 percent since 2020. The growth would translate to another $1 million-plus in funding.
Greenwich, CT|
Officials, Residents Weigh In On 188 Trees Proposed For Removal At CMS
A public tree hearing was held this week on the proposal. Speakers focused on safety at the new school and the rock outcropping on campus.
Temecula, CA|
Temecula Valley Balloon And Wine Festival Balloon Launch Preview: 2024
On Thursday morning, hot air balloonists from across the southwest arrived to show their colors amid a May gray morning.
Wayne, NJ|
Wayne's Immaculate Heart Of Mary School Closing This Fall, Church Says
Church and school leaders will address families' questions at a two meetings Friday; a community member said some parents plan to protest.
Fairfax City, VA|
Mayor Read Credits Dog Reggie For Helping Her Win Fitness Challenge
Fairfax City's Catherine Read credits her dog Reggie for helping her defeat the Vienna and Falls Church mayors in annual fitness challenge.
Across California, CA|
Viral Surge In CA Wastewater Raises Alarms: If Not Flu, Then What?
Flu season is over, but wastewater samples show a viral spike, prompting some experts to urge monitoring of avian flu in wastewater.
Basking Ridge, NJ|
More Officers Added To Bernards Township Police Force
The expansion of the police department is part of Bernards Township's continued focus on public safety due to the recent spike in crime.
Palos, IL|
Weekend Closet Resale Boutique Is Not Your Grandma's Thrift Store
Expand your closet at the Weekend Closet, an upscale resale boutique dealing in high quality, secondhand apparel and more in Worth.
Concord, NH|
Anti-East Concord Middle School Group Seeks To Change SAU 8 Charter
Concord Concerned Citizens hopes to amend the charter to allow voter approval for school relocation and oversight of property transactions.
South Brunswick, NJ|
How Will Budget Cuts Affect Busing In South Brunswick School District?
The district has introduced a subscription busing service for the 2024-25 school year.
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Nurse Aide Says She 'Probably' Punched Woman: Cops
The nursing assistant, whom Glenview also investigated, told officers she was frustrated, police said.
Evanston, IL|
Tattoo Shop Opens In Evanston, First Since Its 2021 Legalization
Evanston's first tattoo parlor of the 21st century, Sweetheart Ink Tattoo, is now open on Kedzie Avenue.